Gladys Merredew (1933)

Pathe Studio. Full title reads: “Now to introduce the well-known Comedy Entertainer Gladys Merredew - I would if I could...“ Gladys looks very glamorous in a bias cut slinky frock. She sings a comedy song accompanied on the piano by an unnamed pianist. In reply to the question, “couldn’t you do without men“ Gladys’ reply is: “Oh I would, if I could but I can’t so I don’t“ which is roughly the chorus of the song. Other verses involve Gladys getting a marriage proposal and a being propositioned by the boss and a married man. She ends the song with a cheeky wink and curtsey. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bullet